Welcome to Georgia, Kids!: A Collection of Stories and Art by Georgia's Children [Paperback]

Kay Borden (Editor)

Book Description

Sample a bit of southern culture in Welcome to Georgia, Kids! A Collection of Stories and Art by Georgia's Children. The pint-sized guide features stories and art about Georgia, its history, folklore, attractions, and lifestyle. Hundreds of s chool children from across Georgia competed in a statewide contest for the honor of appearing in Welcome to Georgia, Kids! Though each child worked independently to produce their story and art, together -- amazingly -- a guided tour of the Peach State emerges!

Twenty-nine Georgia school children whose writing and art skills are featured in a new book suddenly find themselves the center of attention all over the Peach State. Children featured in Welcome to Georgia, Kids! A Collection of Stories and Art by Georgia's Children find themselves in high demand by newspapers and TV and for book signings. Media Play stores around metro Atlanta, Barnes & Noble in Augusta, Serendipity Books in McDonough and Onyx Entertainment in Gainesville have hosted book signings for the young writers and artists so far. News of Georgia's positive image as portrayed in Welcome to Georgia, Kids! hasn't gone unnoticed by the state's highest elected official. In a personal letter to each child, Governor Zell Miller expressed his appreciation for their "love for Georgia," and designated each a Young Ambassador of Goodwill for the State of Georgia. To properly thank the governor for the high honor bestowed upon them, the children are signing a copy of Welcome to Georgia, Kids! to be formerly presented later in the year. Other state officials have taken notice as well. State Rep. Roy Barnes of Mableton officially introduced Welcome to Georgia, Kids! to the governor's office, a copy of the book is on display at the Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism ("a wonderful collection" says Visitor Information Services Director Lynn Manley), and State Rep. Gail Buckner of Jonesboro attended a book signing.

The authors and artists, their school, and hometown: Kalissa Nicole Grant, Fellowship Christian Academy, Roswell Matthew Joseph Perello, Oak Grove Elementary, Peachtree City Bonnie Brown, Hamilton Elementary, Hartsfield Candler Hobbs, Evoline C. West Elementary, Newnan Heather Merkle, Peachtree Elementary, Lawrenceville Kathryn Landers, Kilpatrick Elementary, Jonesboro Jana Parks, Lula Elementary, Gillsville Emily Johnson, Ringgold Middle School, Tunnel Hill Richard Anderson, Boddie Middle School, Milledgeville Ricky Rogers, Eastside Elementary, Dalton Peter John Ralston, home school, Hiram Brett E. Fowler, Fair Street Elementary, Gainsville Caroline Hagedorn, Hagedorn School of Advanced Academics, Atlanta Willie Kirkpatrick, A.D. Williams Elementary, Atlanta Briyanah C. Richardson, Cedar Grove Elementary, Decatur Kyle Shaver, Garrison Pilcher School, Thomasville Mimi Naja, Wesley Lakes Elementary, McDonough Carrie Sidwell, Jonesboro Middle School, Jonesboro Anna C. Harris, Martinez Elementary, Martinez Caitlin Smith, Fair Street Elementary, Gainesville Anna Kimmell, Avondale Elementary, Avondale Estates Joanna Papy, Juliette Low Elementary, Savannah Heather Reid, Echols County Elementary, Lake Park Cari Jo Griffis, Satilla Elementary, Douglas Travis Watson, Commerce Elementary, Commerce Stephanie Warlick, Cook County Elementary, Adel Katie Armstrong, Sims Elementary, Conyers Jennie E. Row, Peachtree Elementary, Norcross Hayden Rebecca Hamby, Irwin County Elementary, Ocilla

Editorial Reviews

Review

" . . . charming book . . . Throw your conceptions out the window and look at Georgia through a child's eyes." -- The Athens Observer, Athens, GA

"Caitlin . . . is very proud and excited about being a published author." -- Mary G. Smith, parent, Gainsville, GA

"My kids loved reading the stories!" -- Marsha Sahlman, parent, Atlanta, GA

"Thank you for publishing my story in the Welcome to Georgia, Kids! book. I enjoyed writing it . . ." -- Peter Ralston, age 10, Hiram, GA

"Thanks for this wonderful opportunity!" -- Karol Kimmell, Avondale Estates, GA

"We worked hard on these . . . my students and the school system are interested in the results." -- Marty Prine, teacher, Thomasville, GA

"We would like to tell you how very pleased and proud we are of our daughter's accomplishment. Thank you for providing this contest for our children . . ." -- Y. Melody Shirvington, parent, Ellenwood, GA

"We're reading it during our unit on Georgia." -- Sue Prichett, teacher, Lilburn, GA

From the Publisher

We are privileged to bring you this collection of stories and art by some of Georgia's most talented youngsters. The young writers and artists you are about to meet come from all parts of the state - from small rural towns to big bustling cities. As winners of the statewide Welcome to Georgia Kids Writing and Art Contest, these 29 young ambassadors successfully competed against hundreds of other contestants. The prize? The honor of simply having their work published in this collection. As you will see, these children are very proud of where they live and eager to share Georgia with others. Each contestant wrote a short story about Georgia and created accompanying art. Winning entries were chosen for the best portrayal of a positive and inviting Georgia, its people and places. The contest was open to Georgia residents between 6 and 12 years of age. We'd like to thank the many teachers and parents throughout the state whose encouragement and support made this anthology possible.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Franklin Sarrett Pub (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963747746
• ISBN-13: 978-0963747747
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,689,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)